Forceps, Merit Rochester-Carmalt Hemostatic Forceps, Sklar, 8 in., Cross-Serrated Tips, Curved, Longitudinally Serrated, Stainless Steel, EA. Merit Rochester-Carmalt Hemostatic Forceps are a standard type of hemostatic clamp used in several procedures. These forceps have longitudinal serrations the entire length of the jaw. The tips are cross-serrated. The fully serrated working surface allows this instrument to have greater grip on heavy or tough tissue and stop blood flow of large vessels. The ratcheted handle allows locking on larger tissue for hemostasis. Rochester-Carmalt Forceps are available curved or straight and either 6-1/4 in. or 8 in. long. Merit instruments are Sklars office-grade line of products and most commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures. This product is curved with longitudinally serrated jaws, cross-serrated tips and a length of 8 inches.